Sermons on Middle East Conflict:

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

Have you been caught in the middle,feeling like no matter which direction you go, it will not be a good one? This is how the Israelites felt and that is the place that God want to meet us.

Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a mess they will have a hard time getting out of. We have all been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Corona Virus And A Faith Based Approach

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 23, 2020

We are officially in the middle or a Pandemic called COVID19. There is no dearth of advice for us believers about how to deal with this situation. Let us look at it from a mindset point of view.

Christianity and Adversity: Corona Virus and a Faith Based approach One Sunday, the preacher went on for a little longer than normal. After the service, people went by the preacher, tired and exhausted. One of them went up to him and told him. “Your sermon reminded me about Peace of God and Love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Luke 10:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace And Kissing???

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

Psalm 85:10 is a tiny verse found almost directly in the middle of the Bible. This verse holds the key to a holy life and it tells us how to find it in a most poetic way.

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace and Kissing Today we will be reading from Psalm 23 Today we will be looking at Peace What is peace? How can I get me some of that??? The world thinks they know. Today I typed “how to find peace” into my duck-duck-go search bar and this is what came ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, Romans 9:1-4, Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 28, 2025

Even in the middle of chaos God is still God, Psalm 46 helps us realize where we can find safety while everything around us is falling apart.

When Hurricane Katrina came through Meridian, it was still a Category 1 storm. I was called in at the Fire Dept. for extra manpower, paired up with one of my crew, and we worked right through the storm. The wind was howling. Trees were snapping. Power was knocked out across the city. While most ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024

Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You’re Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2024

In the middle of our troubles, when it looks like God is nowhere around – God is at work. His hand will soon materialize. His fingerprints are about to appear. Have faith in God!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Pastor's wife walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Hunting flies" He responded. "Oh. Killing any?" She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yahweh - The Unique God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 16, 2020

The Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. This was true in the ancient near east and it is as true today as it was then. Being unique doesn't necessarily make something right. What is it that makes Yahweh the one true God and different from the rest?

Yahweh – The Unique God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17, Deuteronomy 7:1, Nehemiah 9:19-21, Numbers 21:8-9, 2 Kings 18:4, Exodus 20:3-5, Exodus 32:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Peeling The Onion - The Story Of The Good Samaritan”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 10, 2019

Title comes from a sermon by Robert Wuthnow. Jesus tells a great story. We know it well. Or do we? Some quotes from Ken Bailey "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes"

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2019 Text: Luke 10:25 Redeemer “Peeling the Onion - Let Me Do It” At first glance the Gospel lesson is going to give us a list of the things we can do in order “to get into heaven”. That is what the Jewish lawyer is asking Jesus. “What must I do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

For An Audience Of One

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

This is a complete service, teaching through each of the parts of our worship service and including a sermon addressing conflict and the need to put love first.

For An Audience Of One July 3, 2005 Worship Service Leading Into Worship: Why do we come to church? As you planned your long weekend, why did you include “Sunday – go to church” on your list of things to do? Here is a Top Ten: 10. Because praying for a 10 foot putt does NOT constitute an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 16:17-18

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005

Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003

There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)

Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 21, 2013

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of righteousness in the haearts of men and women.Peacemakers are those who have been called to share that reality with others.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. One would be hard pressed to find a better description of the peace that God desires for his children than the words of an old song written in 1875 by Edward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ